Job Description: Aladdin BA- Aladdin Accounting
Job purpose:
The Senior Fund/Client Accountant is responsible for overseeing all aspects of fund and client accounting, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. The role requires expertise in cash and position reconciliation, daily accrual and profit-and-loss (PNL) validation, as well as hands-on experience in managing various asset classes. The ideal candidate will provide leadership to the accounting team, ensure seamless onboarding of new funds and clients, and deliver high-quality client reporting and regulatory assessments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cash and Position Reconciliation: Guide the team in performing daily cash and position reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of fund records.
- Accrual and PNL Validation: Oversee validation of daily accruals and PNL, ensuring all income, expenses, and valuations are appropriately captured and reported.
- Asset Class Expertise: Apply in-depth knowledge of multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternatives in all accounting processes.
- Fund and Client Accounting: Manage end-to-end accounting tasks, including NAV calculation, fee accruals, and general ledger activities for assigned funds and clients.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Onboarding and Fund Setup: Oversee the onboarding process for new funds and clients, ensuring all systems, controls, and documentation are in place for successful launches.
- Client Reporting: Prepare and review periodic and ad hoc client reports, maintaining consistency, clarity, and compliance with client requirements.
- Regulatory Evaluation: Evaluate and implement regulatory requirements, ensuring all fund and client activities adhere to current regulations and best practices.
- Aladdin Accounting Experience: Utilise Aladdin or similar investment accounting platforms for data management, reconciliation, and reporting functions.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of fund and client accounting principles and practices.
- Expertise in handling multiple asset classes.
- Proficiency with Aladdin or equivalent investment accounting systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred skills:
- Minimum 8-10 years of relevant fund/client accounting experience.
- Demonstrated experience in leading teams within the financial services sector.
- Hands-on operational knowledge of Aladdin accounting platform is highly desirable.